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"Next year you really need to do something a lot better than this for your birthday."
"No shit."
I am so sorry for your loss of Robin, and for your horrible ordeal. May your heart and body mend soon.ReplyDelete
Oh Farmgirl Susan. I have been a reader for a long time -- several years-- and I am so very sorry to hear about Robin. She was a good girl. You have my hopes for a speedy recovery on all fronts.ReplyDelete
Oh Susan! I knew all of this already, yet reading it has me shaking my head, and sniffling at Robin.
You take all the time you need to rest and heal, we'll be here.
Oh Farmgirl, my tears are flowing too. I'm so so sorry you lost your friend Robin. As my sister says, "It's the circle of life but the hole left in the middle sucks." I think I'm gonna go lock up my animals and kiss everyone an extra time tonight. We never know when it will be the last. I hope you're up and around soon. Sniff. I haven't cried over our loss for almost 1.5 yrs. I just can't stop. Sorry.ReplyDelete
So sorry about Robin. Grateful that you are safe an on the mend. (Joe, too.) I read the story aloud to my husband and we just sat here speechless and trying to absorb the whole story.
We wish you a belated birthday, and even though we have never met in person, we wish you a very speedy recovery.
Robin was a sweetie. I once had a beagle who lived to be 14, and I know they are loving and devoted dogs. You gave her a wonderful beagle life.
Wow this is quite a story. I'm sorry to hear about your pain and loss.ReplyDelete
Longtime lurker sends hugs and healing thoughts from Canada. Thank you for sharing the story of these weeks.ReplyDelete
Oh Susan, I am so sorry for your week and your experience. I was so close to being bitten by a Water Moccasin several years ago, but was saved by one of my cats.
We just lost one of our beloved dogs a couple of months ago, and I still look for him at times, so I feel your pain in Robin's absence.
Interestingly enough, one of our other dogs, Foster, just got bitten by a copperhead a week ago too. Our vet promised that a dog processes copperhead venom much much better than people do, and after reading your story, he was way right. Not to make you jealous of his doggy venom processing abilities....but here is a little blurb about his run in with the copperhead:
http://araratacres.blogspot.com/2010/07/two-nights-not-for-faint-of-heart.html . I do hope you will recover quickly, and know that if we were neighbors, I'd be over there helping you. Blessings, Liz in Texas
I'm so sorry on all counts. I hope you heal well and thinking all good thoughts for you.ReplyDelete
Wow. I'm in tears reading your story. So sorry for all that you've been through. My dog Moose is in ICU at Tufts animal hospital at the moment with a bacterial infection in his heart, so my emotions were really at the surface when I was reading about Robin, sobbing like a baby. I have been in tears all week, the worry and anxiety is eating away at me. I'm sorry so for your loss.
Hope that you are back to your old self soon. Tell hubby I said he's a keeper for sure. Wishing you all the best. You will be in my thoughts. Lisa
What an extraordinary string of events; and you're still finding your humor, amazing! I'm so sorry about your beloved Beagle. Take care of yourselves and each other and both of you will heal, in time.ReplyDelete
I am at a total loss on what really to say. I am glad you guys are alright, I am sorry for the loss and pain and just back to back crapola fest. Sending lots of prayers and good energy your way!ReplyDelete
I actually cried because of the death of Robin. I have lost several pet dogs and one looked like her. I feel so badly for you and your hubby. You really need someone to stay with you so Joe can get some rest and you can mend. Actually, sounds as if you both need a break. I am glad that you posted because even though you had a horrible ordeal, it appears that the two of you will survive!ReplyDelete
Oh, my heart just goes out to you so much (I don't know if it's possible to send out more heart, but if it is, I am doing it)! This is the saddest series of events. Heal well.ReplyDelete
God bless your heart.ReplyDelete
Wow. So sorry for your loss on top of all that trouble. Never a dull moment, eh?ReplyDelete
spider bites, snake bites!!!
hope that doctor is wrong, hope your legs heals faster :)
and so sorry to hear about your dog. hugs to you. sad it will be for some time. hugs hugs hugs.
and again, hope you heal faster than they say.
meanwhile, take heart. you KNOW YOU ARE LOVED when someone empties your pee bucket!
- I'm crying for you and the dog and poor Joe having to deal with you and Robin. I always fear being out of working order - our lives pretty much depend on me being able to do outside things - I cannot imagine you having to stay inside so much and dealing with pain. Dang Susan - is Joe OK now? bless you -ReplyDelete
My god... I don't even know where to start. With Robin, I guess. Animals take a huge piece of your heart when they leave, but it's worth it, altho at the time, it's unbelievably painful. I'm glad she lived her life with you.
Take care of yourself.
Mercy. I'm so sorry for your losses, and am in awe of your strength. Keeping you all in my thoughts!ReplyDelete
Oh my God, When things go wrong in your parts it's a deluge.Will be praying for recovering of body,heart and hubby too.He really is a great find.ReplyDelete
Oh, Susan, this is all so sad. Take care of yourself; if the healing is slow, let it be slow and complete.
I wish I could hug you for Robin. At least you knew your little sweetie was near the end - not that it's any easier that way.
Really. Take care.
Susan, I'm so sorry that you guys have had it so rough. My prayers are with ya'll. I'm in tears over Robin. They sure do have us by the heart strings. I'm an ICU nurse. Don't listen to that Dr that said it would take months. You just show him a thing or two. Take care and mend quickly. Much Love and Prayers.ReplyDelete
I've been a longtime reader...but never commented until now. I'm so, so sorry about losing Robin. Reading this brought me to tears. Her smile is so beautiful. She will be missed.
Hope your path to recovery is smooth and you begin to feel better shortly.
Geez. I'm sending good thoughts and prayers your way.ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry for your loss. My little Beagle is 8 years old and I DREAD the day that she's not here with me. Robin was a wonderful companion and friend. Feel lucky that you had the experience of Beagle Love.
I've been an avid reader of your blog for sometime. When you didn't post for a few days, I just knew something terrible had happened.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful life with all of us. Here's to a fast and complete recovery.
Wow. Just Wow. And to borrow your words, not in a good way. I am so, so sorry. You have been through far too much recently. I won't belittle it with platitudes, I'll just say that you and your family are in my prayers.ReplyDelete
Oh yeah? Well, I've had to entertain three children under the age of 8yrs for the last 19 days ... in a row. LOL ... hoping you have not lost your sense of humour thru your whole ordeal. I think that I have finally learned why I cannot be a farmer's wife - or a farmer - even though I did always want to be one. First ... I do love animals/pets so much that having to say good-bye all the time would literally kill me. And secondly, I truly hate snakes. A lot. Please take care of yourself and your "flock" of many beings/friends. It's okay if Joe drives to the nearest town to pick up a pizza or cooks something from the frozen food section. If I lived nearby, I would bring you something very delicious and very homemade ... but, I don't live nearby so please accept (only) my wishes for a speedy recovery of your leg and your heart.ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry to hear about your rough times. I know Robin was very special to you, not to mention the pain you and Joe suffered from the local wildlife! I hope you and Joe heal soon, and I choose not to believe that doctor either!
Oh my, Susan - that is more than anyone should have to endure in a one week period! I am very sorry about Robin, she was an absolute doll and a lucky dog to have lived the best possible beagle life with you on the farm. So sorry you are suffering and I wish you the speediest of recoveries! Thanks for sharing your story - painful though it must be. Sending you lots of love and positive thoughts from San Diego!!!ReplyDelete
Good thoughts from here in Oregon for you and your husband. Hope there are a few tears of joy there, for all the wonderful times you had with your friend Robin.
(And, from a wound nurse-turned-farmer - try your best to keep that leg elevated!)
Wow, what a tough time. I'm sorry for your troubles.ReplyDelete
another long time lurker and my heart goes out to you. what a time you had!ReplyDelete
Oh Susan, my heart goes out to you for the loss of your sweet Robin. She was such a good, faithful and loving doggie. You are strong and your body will mend if you take care of yourself and get your rest, but I know it's your heart that hurts the most right now. Your hunky farmguy is a blessing and apparently a very strong person too. My tears flow with yours. Be gentle with yourself.ReplyDelete
I hope ya start feeling better soon. What a pile of unfortunate events. I can surely understand how much you must miss your dog. I gave mine a kiss on the nose, just the thought of losing him, no matter how expected is rough. God Bless!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness..I'm so glad you are okay. What a month. I'm so sorry about Robin. I sit here with tears knowing how you miss her. Glad your husband is okay too.ReplyDelete
Heaps of Prayers and Blessings on you. Certainly you and Joe deserve them. And Peace for Robin.
One of my Daughters had to have her longtime Pal, an 11 year-old Australian Shepherd, put down yesterday.
A July none of us will soon forget.
And the tears are still flowing for all.
I can hardly write through the tears, I am so sorry for your loss and the terrible ordeal you have both been through. I hope that you all heal eventually, your bodies and your hearts.ReplyDelete
Hi Susan,
I've never posted a comment here, but I've been reading your blog for a while. Your post touched me deeply. I'm really sorry for the loss of your puppy and the hellish few weeks you've been through- you're an amazing person and I hope you recover soon. I'm based in Australia but am currently traveling, but I'd love to send you a get well package if you'd like. Either way, know that there are random people across the oceans rooting for you and wishing you a swift recovery.
Big hugs,
so sorry about all this. i hope time will heal your bodies and your pain for the loss of robin. i hope things turn around soon!ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I don't even know how many times I teared up reading your story. And all the snake and spider bites...good grief.
I always say that when things like this happen, it's for a reason. We thought we had our summer of projects on our farm figured out...then had a huge car accident that landed us all in the hospital for a few days. I was totally out of commission for about a month with a broken arm & 8 broken ribs. Just finally getting back to normal. But all that brought our family closer together and totally refocused our goals for the future.
Just take care of yourself and heal. Your health is all that matters right now.
I enjoy reading your blog. So sorry to hear about all you troubles.Thank heavens here in Washington we don't have snakes like that . They have rattlesnakes in Eastern Washington but I am in Western Washington. Take care and hope you are up and about soonReplyDelete
Oh Susan, that's awful! I'm so sorry to hear about Robin, and I sure hope your next birthday is way, way, WAY better! I'm really scared of both spiders and snakes so I cringed all the way through, and am now sitting with my feet curled up far from the floor. In Sweden. :) Big hugs to you!ReplyDelete
Susan, I'm so sorry... it breaks my heart to think of Robin being gone, but I'm so glad you and Joe are both okay after such horrible physical ordeals! I was afraid something was wrong when you hadn't posted in a while- I just didn't think about anything like this.
Hugs to you.....
Wow Susan, what a horrible ordeal you've been through!! I'm so sorry about your losing Robin, Patchy and Whiskers. With all the bad you've been dealt, it's time for something good to happen! You're so right about Robin's smile, it's so contageous... I was tearing up as I read your post, but when I came to the last picture of Robin, it put a grin on my face!!
Sending positive energy your way...
Heal fast!!
Susan, so sorry for your loss and an incredibly rough (huge understatement) week. I hope your healing (in every way) happens swiftly.ReplyDelete
Wow. Sometimes when it rains, I guess you get a hurricane. Take care of yourself. We're sending much love your way from NC.ReplyDelete
Holy Cow Andy!!! I am so sorry for your loss of Robin and of Patchy Cat too. Glad that you and your farm dude are both on the mend. I got the heebee jeebeeies just reading about the snake let alone the spider.ReplyDelete
Oh Boy! If I was close by and could help you would be there in a second. (I know you don't know me, but all of us know you). Crying for you guys for your loss and your time laid up. Hope you are mending each day. We probably all have shed a tear and all of us remember our beloved animals. CandyReplyDelete
I'm so sorry for all your heartaches and pain, for both you and Joe. My word, that is just too much all in such a short time! If we lived closer, I'd come and help you guys out. I will keep you and Joe in my thoughts and prayers.ReplyDelete
Wowzah! That sounds crazy! What a week! I'm so sorry to hear about all of it! Healing energy to you for faster than expected recoveries for both you and the hubby!ReplyDelete
What's that saying? It never rains, it pours.
Very sorry to hear about Robin (she always looked like such a sweetie), and happy to hear you're on the mend.
We often forget that living on a farm isn't as idyllic as it might seem from your lovely photos and stories. From the sounds of things it can be pretty scary - and painful.
Good thoughts to you and everyone there.
I hope you and Joe get well soon. You guys are an inspiration to us all. Take care of yourselves and one another.ReplyDelete
Oh Susan! I am so sorry about the loss of Robin. My heart breaks for you. I hope you recover quickly from your snake bite. Keep eating those Oreos. My Mom always told me that Oreos cure everything.ReplyDelete
Oh my! So much trauma! So sorry about Robin and Patchy Cat!!!! You and Joe are real troopers! Wishing you a speedy recovery and much solace in this extraordinarily difficult time. Hugs!!ReplyDelete
Susan, I don't quite know what to say! As far as I'm concerned you deserve smooth sailing from here on because all the bad things have happened at once for you and your farm family. I hope your recovery moves along more quickly than expected. Despite all the bad things that have happened, I know you have many blessings in your life, particularly a good man to look after you. Hope both of you can get some much needed rest although I know on a farm that's a hard thing to do. Take care of yourselves!ReplyDelete
I am crying over your loss of Robin. I know how it hurts to loss those great dogs that enter our lives!
You will be in my prayers.
OH MY!! I thought something was a miss but this....???!!! now way!
Glad to hear(read) that you and Joe are on the road to recovery!! What a way to spend your birthday!
Sorry about Robin and Patchy. They were well loved!!
Stay on the road to recovery and I be here when you next blog.
I don't always get to read your blog but when I read this, this morning, I just cried and cried and cried. My family went through a similar time in 1966 so I totally relate. It's strange how things can come in bunches. I appreciate your brutal honesty in your writing. That takes guts. Take care, get well, etc.ReplyDelete
Beth told me about the snake bite, and I glad you're on the mend. I'm really sorry to learn about Robin.
sniff, sniff. that's all.ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry to hear about your dear beagle, along with you and your hubby's ordeals.
My thoughts and well-wishes are with both of you!
My heart goes out to you. I think I had a few tears to, while reading this post. I'm so sorry for your loss. I also hope that your body heals quickly.ReplyDelete
So sad to hear of your losses...It has been some adventure...but life seems to be that way. As a fellow farmgal...I feel your pain...lost a fav sheep earlier this year ...she was trying to deliver a lamb..I wasn't there and found her later...I could see she had a difficult death....recently lost a dog of 16 years, cats, etc. the farm life or any life when we get attached to 2 or 4 legged critters brings such joy! delight! but alas the circle of life ends and our beloved critters, friends, family slip away leaving smiles, memories and love that make it all joy...hang in there farmgal..you would not be where you are on those remote 240 acres IF you didn't have the stuff to get you through it....you are in my thoughts and prayers...they do help!ReplyDelete
Wow! I thought that life had simply got in the way when I didn't see any updates from you! I am SO sorry and SO glad that you are ok!
My condolences on your losses; there is nothing quite like loosing a pet.
I'll pray for a speedy recovery.
What a terrible week! I'm sorry for your losses and injuries. Get well soon!ReplyDelete
Susan, I am so sorry to hear about everything that has happened recently. My heart goes out to you and Joe and your smiley Robin.ReplyDelete
I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved furry friends. And poor J2 - he's lost another BFF!
*hugs* for you and JoeReplyDelete
Writing this through tears. I am so sorry for your loss. It leaves a hole in the heart even while smiling at the memories.
Hope you have a pile of cats keeping you company and speeding your recovery. And please tell Joe he's one of the good guys.
I'm so very sorry to read this....I've been reading your blog off and on for the last year, and it has given me hours of delight, sadness, and education. Happy belated b-day wishes, I hope that both you and yours feel very much better soon, and that Robin is having a big juicy bone somewhere.ReplyDelete
What a lousy sequence of events. Anybody less able and strong would be putting a for sale sign on the front gate. I admire your courage and perseverance. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, tell Joe we think he's a keeper, and heartfelt condolences on the loss of Robin and Patchy Cat. It won't be the same without them.ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry for your losses and the terrible ordeal you and your husband have been through.ReplyDelete
My heart goes out to you!!! Robin is/was such a cool dog, so happy!!! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!ReplyDelete
Wow. What a story. What a strange time.
Very sorry to hear about your beloved dog. And happy belated birthday--hope you can re-celebrate it at home when you feel a bit better. hope you have a speedy recovery.
OH,...add my prayers and good thoughts to you with all the others to you. My heart breaks for you in your loss and trials. I hope full recoveries for you both...I wish I was a neighbor to be able to help you both... Robin's smile was wonderful to behold. My Sundance smiled like that as well. I lost her in 07,..still miss her.
Take it easy,
So very sorry to hear about...well, EVERYTHING! I've lost dogs and a horse in past years. It was always awful & tearful and a painful loss. My heart goes out to you!! I shed tears of sympathy while reading your post. I hope you mend quickly from the bite and I'm sure you will. Healing is all about mind over matter and sounds like you're doing just that. I sincerely hope things get better for you soon!!ReplyDelete
oh my gosh bless you, what a time you have had, how scary about the snake (sometimes i am glad to live in the UK lol) you must have been in a lot of pain, i wish you all the best in your recovery. so sorry to read about Robyn I hope with time you can just have fond memories that comfort you when you miss her most.ReplyDelete
Oh and Happy Belated Birthday!ReplyDelete
Wow, what a rough month. I'm so sorry about the pets. It's been 3 years since my beloved cat died but I remember how difficult it was. We're just now considering getting a new cat (but have added 2 kids in that time). I hope the snake bite wounds heal soon too.ReplyDelete
robin was the bestest bloggy dog. i'll miss her too.
hang in there, and watch where you put yer feets!
Please add my condolences to the rest. I'm so sorry for your loss - and for all you've been through in the last few weeks. Wishing you and Joe speedy recoveries.ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry to hear about Robin, I always enjoyed seeing pictures of her. I hope your recover quickly and completely!ReplyDelete
Although I have been reading your blog for several years now I have never posted a comment before. However, I can't but respond to this post. I am very sorry for your loss, Susan, and my heart goes out to you.ReplyDelete
Susan - So sorry to hear about your losses. What a horrible July.
I agree with your doctor, next b-day you need to do something different. :-)
Holy cow! I'm so sorry to hear about Robin, she was quite a dog. You all have been through so much and I hope you are on the mend soon. Hugs to you.ReplyDelete
What a horrendous string of events you have endured! Any one of these would put a kink in your life but all of them together must have the two of you spinning. Could you maybe barter for someone to come help you on the farm while you and your hubbie are recuperating? It would do you both a lot of good to rest and de-stress a little to get your health back.
Take care of each other!
Oh my gosh, Susan! I had tears in my eyes half way down your post. It just kept getting worse and by the time I was near the bottom, I had more tears in my eyes and was afraid what might come next.
I am so sorry for your ordeal, all of your ordeals, but glad you and the garden hubby are on the mend. I am so sorry for your loss of Robin, too, I know that hurt the most. Sending you hugs and sweet thoughts for your healing.
my gosh, words don't begin to convey my sorrow from reading about everything you have been through. i am so, so sorry. i definitely hope brighter days are ahead and that you and Joe mend up better than ever. hugs for Robin.ReplyDelete
Hi Susan! I,too, am so sorry for all of these things that have happened to you and Joe and especially for the loss of Robin. Hopefully, you know from all of the Comments left to you how many of us love you and you can draw strength from that.ReplyDelete
Oh Susan. I'm not a very weepy gal, but just spent ten minutes in tears. Yep, still going. Is there any chance I could have your mailing address? I feel compelled to DO something. Not that it would change your wounded body or heart, but I would love to send a care package, because I care. It's funny how the internet has created a new sort of relationship - the one-way kind. I feel as though I know you on some level, and you have made my life better. I'll be praying. ZonaReplyDelete
Mercy, Susan.
PS When you told me about this last week, I had the idea that Joe's black widow bites and teeth extractions were some time ago and that your struggles harkened back to them. Both of you at the same TIME? And Robin too? All this at ONCE?
Susan, that is hands-down the worst birthday story I have ever heard.
Hugs to you and Joe for speedy recoveries, and deepest condolences for the loss of Robin, Patchy Cat, and Whiskers--all at once. So not fair...
Oh, and "happy" birthday. At least there was cake! :)
Dear Susan, I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I wish I lived close enough to bring you a homemade meal, and help out with a few chores! For sure you should not have any more bad stuff happen any time soon, as you have gotten so much of it out of the way at once. Get well quickly, girl, and remember we are all rooting for you!ReplyDelete
Happy belated befuddled birthday, Susan, and best wishes for a speedy recovery! For all the heartbreak of losing Robin, Patchy Cat, Whiskers and Annette, there is the heartwarming support of your readers -- we all wish were around the corner to bring a "hot dish" casserole to help out. And you are blessed to have the best Hunky Farm Guy and medical folks taking care of you.
Right now the most important thing is to take care of yourself, but maybe there is some natural (and safe) predator or method to keep the copperhead population down? When New Cat was bitten, one commenter suggested King Snakes, which sound a little large! Other websites suggest keeping guinea fowl, placing mothballs (except dogs might eat them), garden sulphur or planting marigolds around the snakes' favorite haunts such as stock water tanks and woodpiles. Some people swear by electronic snake repelling gadgets or encouraging nonpoisonous snakes to compete for food. Probably it is just a matter of luck, but anything to improve the odds!
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. This was one heck of a read. I hope you and your husband feel better soon!!
Farmgirl, I haven't cried like this since you lost the baby donkey. I had a year like this three years ago and still am astonished I got through it. But I did and you will!!!!! I think I join the whole Farmgirl community in wishing I lived closeby and could bring some wonderful food, homemade bread and help feed some animals and water and weed some vegetables for you.........because I'd be there in a second to try to help you and Joe after all the wonderful posts we have enjoyed here from your blog over the years in the Catskill mountains. Very very best thoughts and prayers from the Catskill mountains, and a big kiss and hug to Robin as she crosses the rainbow bridge-with that big smile on her face. Pulling for you-ReplyDelete
Susan, I am so, so sorry for the hell you have been through -It doesn't rain but it pours. I am relatively new to the world of blogging (check me out at shepherdesskitchen.blogspot) but have loved yours since finding it and my heart is with you even though you are more than half way across the country from me. From one Farm Girl to another -All My Best. -TamraReplyDelete
Just had to add my tears to the rest. You and your family have become a part of MY family over the years. I feel your loss and your pain from afar
Hugs to you...ReplyDelete
So sorry to learn of your difficulties and losses of beloved friends. So glad to know you and your family have made it through the ordeal with humor intact and are willing to share with us. I hope you make a quick recovery and find comfort in your memories of Robin and Patchy.ReplyDelete
I have been reading your blog for a while and really enjoy it. I am so sorry for your loss. I had a very special dog too. When I find her collar and leash it still brings tears to my eyes. She has been gone for more than 20 years. It sounds like the rest of your week was a major ordeal. I hope you get all the rest you need, and heal your body and your heart.ReplyDelete
Farmgirl--just wanted to add my voice to those of the others offering condolences and well-wishes. I hope that you'll have a speedy recovery, and a bounty of good things coming your way.ReplyDelete
Glad you and Joe are on the mend (yes, craziness all at once, sheesh!)
So sorry about your dog. Peace to you!
Good heavens Farmgirl....you have really been in the wars. All of you! What rotten luck to have your little doggy girl Robin go while you were so laid up. It's bad enough losing her, but it somehow seems worse when you're not there. As for the snake bite - well!! I hope you feel a litte better each day. It seems a great idea to have a day off - but when you are forced to have several, and have pain and suffering - well, one would rather be just plain run off you feet! Hope you all recover soon.. Best wishesReplyDelete
Words just seem so inadequate. I don't really know what to say.
I'm sorry for all of your losses. I hate the ordeal of spiders and snakes you both have just been through. Many prayers for speedy recoveries and for your tears to turn to laughter.
I'm so sorry you lost your furbaby. Prayers to you and yours for strength and healing.ReplyDelete
WOW! This is the first time I've read your blog. So I know nothing of your past, only the immense pain of your present. Talk about a landslide. But it only means that there will be sunshine to come. There must be. But I have to say, I'm hooked on you. Wishing you and Joe speedy recoveries. Is there anything else there with a deadly bite that can come after you? Watch out.
Robin, she's out on Rainbow Bridge in that happy farm beyone.
Oh Susan! What you and your husband have been through is unbelievable. As I kept reading, it just got worse and worse, and I kept hoping for a "joke" at the end of it all. Even though I'm a fairly new follower, I'm so sorry to hear about Robin. What a sweet looking dog, she was. And just how scary for both you and your husband for his spider bite and your snake bite....And all happening at the same time...I'm sending good thoughts your way. Wish I was there to help!ReplyDelete
Wow! I live in Oklahoma and when I lived out in the country I saw lots of copperheads and had one bite my sandal. It's shocking it didn't go through the sandal but ever since then I have been pretty scared of them.
Glad you are both okay, hope you heal quickly. So sorry about the loss of your pet.
Oh poor Robin, and poor you and hubby!
I am so sorry to hear you have had a bad few weeks. It sounds absolutely horrid.
I hope things turn around for you and try to stay positive, it's not easy. X
Oh, dear Susan, So many losses and challenges all at once. Sending you lots of healing and wishes for strength. Robin was one of my favorite blog friends and I will miss his "smile." I am one of those who've owned several beagles. I just KNOW. Sorry about the kitties, too. Through all the years of "visiting" with you and your wonderful farm friends (you know I am a huge fan of Dan), they are all a little part of so many others' lives, too, so lets hope the collective loves goes to bringing you healing from these losses and the injuries.
How awful for you and Joe to both be injured in this very hot summer. Hoping you are both on the way back!!
Oh Susan & Joe, you guys have been through hell the last week. I am so sorry for the loss of Patchy cat, Robin, and the f'ing snakes & spiders who should know better.
I only know you from reading your blog and before this I often thought, "Gee, I wish I lived nearby & could bring them a pie/lasagna/whatever" during hay season or when lambing season added up to too many late nights. I never felt that urge more than now, I hope you and Joe heal up & can catch a breather. But I know how unlikely that is on a farm.
Susan, if no one has mentioned it to you, olive oil (or any oil) and a q tip will remove the sticky residue on your skin. Hope you recover quickly. DonnaReplyDelete
I read your blog to cheer myself up on a Monday morning. Now I have to offer you all of my healing thoughts and wishes for you and Joe, and your loss of Robin. What a story! You are both brave and strong.ReplyDelete
Like many, I have been a reader for several years and am so sorry to have read about your loss of Robin and all you have endured these past weeks. Losing a beloved pet leaves such a hole in your heart. Take good care of yourself.ReplyDelete
My heart is breaking for your loss and I am so sorry to hear about all that has transpired in the past couple of weeks. I don't know how you two handle it all, it is a testiment to your love and strength. Your pup was a lucky girl to have spent her life with you. Feel better soon.ReplyDelete
Life sure has a way of throwing everything at you all at once, doesn't it? I'm so sorry for your loss and for the pain you are going through right now. I hope and pray that you feel better, both mentally and physically, soon.ReplyDelete
Sending hugs and energy your way, glad to hear you're on the mend.ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry for your loss! (And all the other recent trauma.) I'm fighting back tears as I type! You're in my thoughts!ReplyDelete
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Beagle Robin. I have 2 beagles myself, Bella (4) and Todd (3) and they both smile!!! Right now I can't imagine a day without them, but I know...... Beagles are the best.
I hope and pray you and your husbands bodies heal and you are back to normal soon.
I guess I was due for a good cry:))
Take care
What sad times Susan. I've so enjoyed reading your blog this past year. Robin will be missed by many. You are in my thoughts. Hope you and Joe are feeling more yourselves very soon. Sending warm wishes for a speedy recovery. Take care.
Oh you poor, poor thing!!!! I just want to bake you and Joe baskets and baskets of goodies and come pamper you both! I'm so sorry about poor Robin and the kitties, it is always so hard to lose sweet pets, they really do become like children and best friends. I hope you and Joe are feeling better so soon, I'm just sure that doctor is wrong, plus he doesn't know how many of us will be praying for you! :) Feel better dear!!ReplyDelete
What a horrible week! I can't image all that you are going through right now. It is so hard losing a beloved pet by itself let alone everything else that you guys are going through. Wishing you both a speedy recovery and healing from your loss.ReplyDelete
My heart goes out to you and your farm family. I never thought much about the dangers of living on a farm. this has been a heartbreaking and enlightening blog. Get well soon.ReplyDelete
I just started following your blog recently, and I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. It's never easy losing a pet. They are always so special to us.
And take care of yourself. I hope a speedy recovery for you! I suppose this is a case of "when it rains, it pours".
Susan and Joe, my goodness ya'll have had a rough time of it.
Robin touched my heart because we also have beagles.
Also sorry to hear about Patchy Cat and Whiskers.
Sending you both well wishes for your bodies, hearts and souls.
My heart goes out to you and your man about the loss of your Robin. Your story was so amazing I read it to my husband.
But I really started to cry when you talked about how your husband has been taking such good care of you. I have also been extremely sick and bed ridden and blown away by the loving care I have been getting from my sweet hubby.
Swift healing - for your heart and your leg.
My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry about Robin. My first Beagle pup was given to me when I was 5 years old - we were inseparable - he was my best friend. Take care of yourself and savor the smile and good memories. KarinReplyDelete
Sorry to hear about your Robin.ReplyDelete
wow! so sorry to hear of all of the unfortunate events of the last few weeks. prayers for healing and comfort headed your way from Oregon. thanks for sharing your heart.ReplyDelete
Holy crap, lady. You are one tough cookie.
Sorry to hear about all of this, but glad you and Joe are on the mend.
I wish I could reach through the internet and give you a hug (gently, with no squishing of ouchy limbs). Last year I had a physical thing knock me off my feet, so I understand how upsetting it is. Perhaps some friends or family can come help?ReplyDelete
What a week. I read your stories, view your idyllic pictures and think life must be easier out in the country. Then we hear about Robin, Patchy Cat, you and your hunky guy. I shall miss Robin and Patchy Cat stories. Wish both you and Joe a speedy recovery. Much love is being sent your way.ReplyDelete
We are so sorry to hear of your recent traumas. Here is hoping that you and Joe are feeling better every day & that your health insurance covers everything. Our sincerest condolences on the death of your sweet babies.ReplyDelete
I worried when I didn't see any new posts.. glad to know you're safe and on the mend, but so sorry to hear about Robin.. those beagle smiles (and ears, and myriad routines and habits) are something else. She will be missed (all the way out here in Ohio). Thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery..ReplyDelete
And my heart also goes out to you. Although you said you did a lot of thinking, I imagine that you could only come to the conclusion that what you are presently doing with your life could hardy be improved upon, in spite of the spiders and snakes and other vicissitudes of life. You have so many readers (and commenters) because we all love your life in some way. I hope things get better and better now!ReplyDelete
You poor thing! They say things come in threes - things happen to you in a big way...
I'm sorry for your loss of Robin, Patchy Cat and Whiskers. It's never easy to lose a long-time friend, but to have it happen while you were gone is just too hard.
You know, life in the country is never dull - thanks for not killing the snake! I live in the coast range of Oregon, and to date have only seen a rubber boa; however, timber rattlesnakes aren't uncommon in my neighborhood. I'm glad you had the hunky farm guy to drive you to the hospital, sorry you had to stay in ICU, and glad you had such great nurses and staff.
Sometimes you have to wonder if the universe is trying to tell you to slow down and take it easy - If I ignore the slight taps, she reaches out and whacks me upside the head with the cosmic 2 x 4.
Take it easy, enjoy the summer, do enough to get by. Stuff will always be there to be done - most of it will wait.
I'm hoping for your speedy recovery.
I'm soo sorry to hear of all this mis-fortune. I am shedding tears for you and yours.
Sending you hugs and best wishes all the way from the coast of Maine.
Susan, I am so sorry to hear about poor Robin. What an incredibly trying time you've had. I couldn't believe what I was reading! I'm glad you are on the mend and I'll be sending healing thoughts your way.ReplyDelete
Oh my. Happy belated birthday. Your Robin was greeted by my dalmatian at the rainbow bridge and are sharing avocados, both romping about with their infectious smiles. (Those kinds of infections we don't mind at all!) Sending virtual chicken soup for your tummy and for your soul. Lucky Buddy Bear and Crazy Daisy must be holding down the fort. :) Hugs to you and hunky Joe.ReplyDelete
So very sorry to hear of Robin, and the other terrible things that happened to you over the past few days.
My nursing advice that you may have heard already: "Pain meds will stop you up, like concrete!, do not forget to take something to counteract that."
Great job on getting through all this with such dignity and grace!
Oh no. I'm so sorry for your loss, and just for your difficult time in general. I hope you recover as quickly as possible!ReplyDelete
OMGOMGOMG!!! FarmGirl, thank goodness you and Joe are all right! I am SO sorry to hear about Robin...seeing her happy little face always makes/made me perk up. Who couldn't smile back at a cute doggie grin like that?
Many hugs to you, and to Joe. Hang in there and take your time recovering. :-)
Oh. My. God. Unbelievable. Wishing you and Joe speedy recoveries. Our dog, Bailey, passed on today and i am feeling soooo sad. I do believe we meet up with our animal friends when we pass on. That thought has comforted me, but I keep thinking how lonely he will be till we get there. I am hoping maybe Robin will be his friend.
Bless you, Joe, and all the lucky souls you spend your life with.
Wow... wow... you sure have been through a lot!!! o.O I'm really sorry to hear about Robin and the cats, and I hope you get better soon! Give Joe our great appreciation for his efforts in looking after you and the farm!! It would be a big job to do all that while he's feeling sick too!!ReplyDelete
I don't even know you and my eyes welled up with tears when I read this. I'm so sorry. I know farm girls are tough and you will recover. My heart really goes out to you though. I do wish you all a speedy recovery. It's so hard to blog with a heavy heart. But I'm glad you shared your story with us.ReplyDelete
What else can be said that many others haven't already except to wish you - and Joe - the speediest of recoveries and nothing but good times and happiness ahead after all you have endured. Rest up and get well soon!
We hope you and Joe feel better soon. Sad to hear about Robin, our beloved 17-yr-old cat died recently too. That smile sure is contagious! Many blessings, and speedy recovery!ReplyDelete
My goodness, Im so sorry for your loss and wish you a speedy recovery.ReplyDelete
I hope you are back on your feet soon. I love your blog and hearing about your daily adventures. The love for your animals is very apparent. I look forward to hearing about all of them again. Take care and rest and enjoy letting the hubby take care of you.ReplyDelete
Bless your heart. So sorry to hear about the dual bites and the loss of Robin. On the bright side, I'm glad to hear that you have a man who will "empty your pee bucket". Every girl should be so fortunate to have a man like that :)ReplyDelete
Oh Susan, I'm so sorry for all the trouble you've had-each is bad on it's own but all together you guys have had a terrible few weeks.
Poor Joe, poor Robin and poor you. Thankfully you and Joe are recovering.You are in my prayers!
The 2 things I hate about Missouri are the copperheads and the spiders. Otherwise I love it here!
Oh, my....You and Joe have had quite an ordeal. I am so sorry about Robin. I know that pain will always be there, but, I hope you spider leg will feel better quicker than the doc said! Will be thinking of you....ReplyDelete
Susan - My heart and prayers go out to you during this time. I wish you extra strength to hear yourself and lots of energy to make it thru your mourning and grief. (((((((((hugs)))))))))ReplyDelete
Oh bless your heart!!!! What a horrid time you've had!!!! I'm so sorry to hear of Robin's death. I just lost one of my dogs too. Even if you're expecting it, it still hurts.
Your story is a painful reminder for me to put my boots when I'm working outside. I have a bad habit of checking sheep in flip-flops!
ah hell i've never commented before but that made me cry something fierce. I'm really sorry.ReplyDelete
Just back in town to read this.
I'm always so impressed with the simple honesty you tell all your stories with - and I thank you for them.
Recover well.
the first time I visit, I'm crying at the first post I read.
you're amazing and a great writer.
killed a copperhead last night. hate to do it, but had to.
hope you're getting better every day.
Susan, so sorry to read about your troubles! I've heard that when we go over the bridge to the Great Beyond, our animals will be there waiting for us. I feel your loss of Robin...we had our cat for over 17 years and the vet put him to sleep a week ago. I still think I hear his paws tapping on the kitchen floor when I'm in the next room. I hope you'll recover soon and your life in Missouri will return to normal. Don't write if you're too tired...we all would prefer you to rest!!! You're in our prayers...ReplyDelete
Dear Farmgirl,
First of all, HUGS to you, and pass one along to Hubby too...you've both REALLY been through it lately! I'm a country girl living in the city by financial restraints and your blog helps me cope. I hope you both heal physically and emotionally soon, and I hope it helps to know so many people enjoy your blog and care so much about you and your farm life : ) Eat a few Oreo's for me! More Hugs, JanieSue
I hope you are feeling much better.I guess when it rains it pours,what does that mean Really?
I am a dog lover and its just not fair that are loving friends dont live long enough..
Take care of each other..Tina
Praying for a speedy recovery. What a hell of a birthday. Robin looks like she was a sweetheart. I looked at that smile and smiled. :) I'd just finished reading last week (in your past blogs) to the point where she showed up in your yard.ReplyDelete
I'm so so sorry for your loss. I loved to come here and look at Robin. She will be greatly missing.
Wishing you and your family and furry friends better times...
Oh Susan, I am saddened by your loss of sweet Robin. I was horrified at your ordeal with the snakebite! You have been dealing with a lot! Last but not least, Happy Birthday!
Prayers for a speedy recovery!
I'm so sorry to read about all your recent health issues and the loss of Robin, Whiskers and Patchy Cat! Here's wishing both you and hunky farm guy a very speedy recovery. Take care
I'm so very sorry to hear of your troubles and the loss of your dear pals Robin and Patchy Cat. Thank you for posting and including the pictures of a copperhead. I'm amazed at how devasting your bite is. Praying for your full, and speedy recovery.
I've had some health challenges over time, and recommend exactly what you're doing. Lean into your recovery. Go easy on yourself. Everything will wait until you have energy and strength. Glad you had music in the hospital -I found listening to music distracted from shots, iv's. Hope all that is behind you! Be well!!
It's a good thing I keep tissues on my desk at work!
Great writing...your style reminds me of Barbara Kingsolver.
I am sorry about Robin.I hope you and yours is doing well. I would like to share about my family dog BoBo. He is Jack Russell Beagle. He saved my life twice. About two years ago he was barking one evening and I opened the French door on the left without looking out first. He jumped on me and pushed me back inside. I closed the door and looked out the right French door at the bottom was a copperhead stairing down at me, striking. Another time I was cleaning out the verbena bed and BoBo barked again over n over and I seen something move and it was a water moccasin soaking up some sun in my verbena. The snake moved and BoBo once again jumped on me to get back and I took off. The snake came out he was as long as a ready stalk of corn and big around as a Pringle can. I called for help at my father n law n he took care of the problem, because someone could have got bitten. BoBo never got bit either time. He is getting old and is starting to lay around alot. I will miss him like you miss Robin. Maybe one day they will to share stories together. Im taking breaks reading and writing between cooking roast and gravy and canning strawberry fig preserves, write ya later, Kim in Mississippi. I like your blogsite and everything this is all I read except recipes and cooking.ReplyDelete
i'm so sorry to hear of all your recent troubles... hope you heal speedily. of all you animals, robin was my favourite. i don't even know her and i'll miss her... can't imagine what a void she must have left.ReplyDelete
Wow, Susan, you've had an awful lot going on in your life! First, belated Happy Birthday to you! I'm wiping away the tears for Robin. She's running free at the Rainbow Bridge now. I hope that your pain soon eases and you are left with nothing but wonderful memories of her. And please get well youself - that is a scary thing to have happen with the snake bite. And do tell Joe that this Canadian bloggy "friend" hopes he feels better soon. Hope you're up and around soon!
~ Audrey ~
Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Sometimes it seems like when it rains it pours. Hopefully sunny days will follow soon.ReplyDelete
Sending Prayers for recovery, and more ice cream.ReplyDelete
All I can say is "OH MY!" and send healing wishes and {{{HUGS}}} your way.ReplyDelete
I am just passing through here but the post title caught my eye and I ended up reading the whole thing. My heart goes out to you. I'll remember you in my prayers today. I hope that gives you a tiny drop of encouragement in a horrible time.ReplyDelete
Sending strength and love your way - can't imagine the overwhelming feelings you're dealing with.
Don't know if anyone else suggested it, but mineral oil should work on the tape adhesive if it's still hanging on.
All the best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Oh Susan, what an ordeal! I am sending you some healing energy from here in Central Missouri, a land of extremes...ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness. I'm inspired by how remarkably strong and positive you sound, despite the horrible events!
(I'll be a regular reader now... directed to this entry by a friend).
By the way, baby oil does a decent job removing residue from hospital adhesive.
Feel better soon!
Robin, Patchy Cat and Whiskers too?! OMGosh, I am so sorry. I lost a cat and a dog within three days of each other so I can understand your loss. And about 5 years ago I was in the hospital on my Birthday with a cat bite on my ankle with a severe infection, so I can certainly sympathize with your plight. You two sure are troopers. Hang in there. Healing thoughts sent your way.ReplyDelete
Dear Susan,
What a horrendous chain of events! It's hard to know what to say other than I'm so sorry about Patchy and Robin and wish you the speediest recovery ever. You've touched so many people's hearts and we all wish you well. Please let us know how things progress.
ditto... sending all of the well wishes above to you, again! heartbreaking times, be strong!ReplyDelete
a hell of a few weeks is right...sounds like a you both are going to have a tough time doing chores for a while. the worst is losing your dog...in my 51 years i have lost a few and those were sad times, nothing like losing a dog. i have four of them now, one is in her twilight years and she has to be the best dog i have ever had...don't know what i'll do when she goes. but take care you... i enjoy your stories.ReplyDelete
Oh my, what a terrible few weeks its been for you. Sorry to hear that you were in the hospital with a snake bite. And that the hubby had a spider bite. And the loss of your beloved Robin. That is sad news. Hope things are on the mend now.ReplyDelete
Dear Susan, what an ordeal. Take your time to recover to get better completely. Robin sure had a great smile, she will be missed but all of our four-legged friends will always remain within us.ReplyDelete
Plantain, bruised, applied over and over to both your bites will help pull out poison and infection and speed healing.ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry all of this has happened to you and your family! What doesn't kill us makes us stronger! But that is truly a hard month. I also read your other blog and it must be driving you nuts about your garden. Sometimes though I think it is necessary to take a brake. I won't have time this year to can tomatoes and it's killing me, but I think that it will only make me appreciate next years canning season even more. I hope things calm down for you!ReplyDelete
I hope you'll always remember her smile.ReplyDelete
there are things i know for sure in this life...
1. people who love and care for animals have a special place in heaven...
2. all of the animals who've passed before us, will be waiting for us at the pearly gates. until then, they keep each other company while they wait. Surely, Robin is Annette's new roommate...
3. and most importantly, Farmgirl Susan has more than a collection of rock hearts...she has
the hearts of all of us who start our days rushing to our email--anticipating a farmgirl smile.. and sometimes, sharing a few tears.
will miss you dear robin...
you get better, farmgirl...and best to your hunky cowboy, too...
Good gracious! And here I was feeling sorry for myself because my husband killed one of my beloved chickens - let a dog out when the pullets were out in the yard stretching their wings.
I am so sorry to hear about all of this. You seem to have taken it all in stride, though. Good luck to you and your husband. Robin knew she was loved well.
Oh, Susan. What a summer you all are having. Sending lots of love and crying a few tears of my own. You're in my thoughts. Take the time it needs to heal that body of yours, and the heart will follow.ReplyDelete
Wow. What an unbelievable run of bad stuff happening. I'm glad you're ok, and so sorry for Robin. What a story! My gosh!ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry for your ordeal with the snake and for the loss of Robin. I hope you are feeling better soon.ReplyDelete
Susan, i am so sorry about your loss of Robin, and the snake bite incident. Healing takes time, I myself gather up and hug and kiss my three cats and two dogs, for you too1 Alisa from Santa Barbara, CA (first time writer, but have loved your blog for years)ReplyDelete
Hope you are on the mend soon! So sorry about your pup. They are so hard to let go. Sending good wishes for better days
Blessings, Deanne
My word, dear Farmgirl. I am exhausted by your saga of July. And my legs are nervous. Give yourself a lot of tender care and then ask for more. Thank goodness for your guy. Bye bye Robin.
Condolences for your week, and most of all for your loss. Pets are truly members of the family, and from reading your posts I almost feel like Robin was a member of mine!
Keep your chin up with your walker :-) I know Joe will take good care of you!
My heart aches for you. I know the pain you are in losing Robin. As hard as we try, we cannot help but love our pets as we would a child. I grieve with you.
I pray you and your hunk of a husband are on the mend. A garden is a garden whether an acre or a pot...your love is what is important. Heal!
Love and prayers,
Oh,DD, you are SO much braver than I would be! I could not go back there and would be freaking out about the snakes!
Robin is TRULY loving it at the Rainbow Bridge. You know who was the first to greet her!
What a nightmare! Since we moved to the country 17 years ago, meeting our first copperheads coming out from their winter sleep, I've been afraid that myself or one of my 11 children would get bitten. So far, so good. I did some research and bought a snake bite kit in a little yellow box at Walmart ($12). If used shortly after the bite, it can remove up to 60% of the venom. We have used it on insect stings for years and it works very well, so that has given us confidence that if needed for an actual snake bite that it would be helpful. I've actually heard that the mortality rate for black widow bites is 11%, more than copperheads. So sorry about your terrible string of events.ReplyDelete
Oh, dear, oh, dear. Terrible times and I'm sending you a huge hug and kisses for Robin. And another hug to Farmguy. Life truly sucks sometimes, but I'm relieved you're ok.....ReplyDelete
December 2015 update: Hi! For some reason I can't figure out, Blogger hasn't been letting me leave comments on my own blog (!) for the last several months, so I've been unable to respond to your comments and questions. My apologies for any inconvenience! You're always welcome to email me: farmgirlfare AT gmail DOT com.
Hi! Thanks for visiting Farmgirl Fare and taking the time to write. While I'm not always able to reply to every comment, I receive and enjoy reading them all.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and I especially love hearing about your experiences with my recipes. Comments on older posts are always welcome!
Please note that I moderate comments, so if I'm away from the computer it may be a while before yours appears.
I try my best to answer all questions, though sometimes it takes me a few days. And sometimes, I'm sorry to say, they fall through the cracks, and for that I sincerely apologize.
I look forward to hearing from you and hope you enjoy your e-visits to our farm!


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"There's plenty of room for all Alaska's animals – right next to the mashed potatoes." — Sarah Palin in Going Rogue
Going Rogue: An American Life By Sarah Palin. Harper, 413 pp., $28.99.
By Janice Harayda
How desperate was John McCain to rein in Sarah Palin during his failed bid for the U.S. presidency? On the evidence of Going Rogue, desperate enough that a campaign strategist wanted to fly in a nutritionist who would force Palin to go off the Atkins diet and eat only "meals balanced in carbohydrates and nitrates" to see if it would help her stick to the script.
Like much else in this memoir, this anecdote — if true — shows how bizarre American political campaigns have become. But Palin gives such a loopy and self-serving account of the incident that her words are hard to credit fully. She says she wasn't on the Atkins diet and had no idea why the strategist wanted to hire a nutritionist: "The Atkins bars – that must be it. They were everywhere, in every hotel room and on every snack table along the train. They were great when I didn't have time to slow down and eat, but I didn't know why they were all over the place."
Maybe Palin didn't know why the bars were everywhere. But something was apparently behind the incident that she can't or won't admit. And Going Rogue has so many such one-sided or off-kilter stories – some involving far more serious issues — that a better title for the book might have been: Spin, Baby, Spin.
With help from the writer Lynn Vincent, Palin gives a colorful account of a childhood that involved eating caribou lasagna and using wooden sidewalks in a frontier community that got television shows on a one-week delay. And she suggests why her state remains unique: "You know you're an Alaskan when at least twice a year your kitchen doubles as a meat-processing plant."
But Palin also engages in the same kind of backstabbing she says she faced during the campaign. And she saves some of her most cynical and sarcastic comments for McCain staff members, who she believes failed to appreciate what she could contribute even as they raised her from obscurity to a fame that enabled her to receive a reported $5 million advance for this book. Nancy Pelosi writes in her memoir Know Your Power that she got valuable advice from the former Congresswoman Lindy Boggs of Louisiana, who told her: "Never fight a fight as if it's your last one." If Pelosi and Boggs are right, Going Rogue bodes poorly for any national political ambitions held by its author: In this book Palin fights as though it were her last fight.
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Editor: Adam Bellow
Published: November 2009
You can also follow Jan Harayda on Twitter at www.twitter.com/janiceharayda.
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In 8th grade, my middle school French class took a trip to Paris. Back then I wasn't interested in food the way I am now, so I didn't take advantage of the streetside crepes and Fouchon bakery. Instead I remember how the cobblestone streets felt through the thin soles of my sneakers. The Eiffel Tower electric with lights. The fear I felt in the damp, windless corridors of the skull-lined Catacombs. And the grey parchment paper sky, wisps of clouds and the promise of rain.
Even as the trip unfolded, I knew I was making memories I wouldn't want to forget. Every evening we'd return to our rickety two-star hotel, with bars on the windows and a spiral staircase that went up and up and up. I'd collapse onto the bed, shoes still laced. Then my friend K- and I would pull out our journals. Neither of us enjoyed updating them, but we both wanted to remember every moment of this adventure. The magic was in the details.
On our last night, we thought it would be fun to exchange journals and see what the other person had written. After all, we'd done all the same things – wouldn't it be cool to see what each person had taken from the experience?
I giggled when I read K-'s entries – they were as practical and logical as she was. She'd dutifully recorded all the sights we'd seen and places we'd visited. She listed out every meal, every souvenir (including how much she paid) and the method we traveled. When I handed her journal back, I saw bafflement on her face.
"You wrote about such weird stuff," she admitted. "How is this going to help you remember anything important?"
Suddenly self conscious, I flipped through the pages. No, I hadn't listed all the monuments and souvenirs, but the information was in there if you read through it all… I'd written about my failed attempts at conversation with a cheerful woman on the subway (I later found out I'd been talking about fishbones and stars, to her amusement.) The French perception of America I'd observed, from strange fashion posters to chit chat in the park. And most importantly, every emotion, whether good or bad, I'd experienced on our trip.
I simply wrote about what I always notice – the people and the emotional connection around me. It felt more like Paris to me than any arch or shopping complex. To me, that's what's important – that's what I want to remember. To me, everything is personal.
Like always, food is no exception. When I visit a farmer's market, I am as interested in the growers themselves as I am in the produce. I always like to strike up conversation with the artisan bread bakers and chocolatiers I meet – doesn't learning about their hard work and passion make their food taste even better?
Writing these blog posts often feels a lot like writing in a personal journal. And while food is a thread that weaves through everything, I find that I'm often not writing about baked goods at all. It's about my mother's smile when the ciabatta sounds hollow inside, and my father holding his fork just so, right before I snap the photo. It's about the serenity of sprinkling dough with cinnamon sugar, the way everything has quietly become clear. Food is personal, and there's no separating it from the rest of your life.
The recipe for these Orange-Cinnamon Sticky Buns came from Lorna Yee's The Newlywed Kitchen. Lorna's a friend, a fellow blogger, and a Seattle Magazine food writer. I usually don't accept free products to blog about, but when Lorna asked me to review a copy, I couldn't resist. I knew I was glad to have accepted when the book arrived at my door, glossy and making me hungry already.
What I really liked about this book, besides the recipes and vivid photography, was how personal it felt. Every few recipes, the book interviewed famous foodies, describing the story of how they fell in love. Where she met him, what he cooked for her, the role that food plays in their marriage. Besides being incredibly sweet and chock-full of cooking tips, every story made the distant chef feel a little more approachable and the recipe a little more familiar.
Isn't that the ultimate purpose of food, to tell a story and bring us closer?
The story behind these sticky buns is simple. I remember the fragrance of orange oil left on the zester, and the painted texture of melted butter brushed on dough. My mother coming home and gasping, "Oh, what did you make?" and timing the buns to come out of the oven just as Dad was home. I remember telling him about the sticky glaze: "Walnuts, orange juice, honey, brown sugar, cream, and butter… It's good stuff." And his response: a hearty laugh that pushed up his cheeks, and "No, it isn't!" as he took another bite.
I don't think I've forgotten anything essential.
[PS: As we near the 4th of July, I thought I'd remind you guys of the flag cake I made last year! You might have seen this cake floating around the internet or even watched me make it on tv (you don't even know how nervous I was filming that. You don't even know.) This one's the original!]
Oh, I guess I could also talk about the buns themselves. It's embarrassing how quickly we devoured the whole pan, but can you blame us? The dough itself is wonderful. When I was rolling it out, I was struck by how soft it was, like baby skin. I could see the flecks of orange zest, and the whole sheet of bread was incredibly fragrant. After a layer of butter and thick sprinkling of cinnamon sugar, the dough is rolled and sliced into buns.
The glaze is so sinful but so good. All those bad-for-you ingredients come together in a thick, sticky sauce – nutty and buttery and deep. It's poured into the pan and the buns are snuggled right on top. Then you pop the pan into the oven the next morning and wake up to a honey and citrus spiced kitchen. You couldn't ask for more.
Orange-Cinnamon Honey Sticky Buns
From The Newlywed Kitchen
Makes 14 sticky buns
7 tablespoons butter, room temperature, plus 1 tablespoon for greasing the bowl
1/4 cup warm water (105ºF to 115ºF)
3 teaspoons instant dry yeast
1/3 cup sugar, divided
1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 egg yolk
2 heaping tablespoons freshly grated orange zest (about 1 medium orange)
1 cup whole milk or buttermilk, room temperature
4 1/4 cups flour, divided
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted and cooled
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest (about 1/2 medium orange)
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
To make the dough: Lightly grease a large bowl with 1 tablespoon of the butter and set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of the sugar. Stir to dissolve and let stand until foamy (about 5 minutes.)
Add the remaining sugar, the salt, the remaining butter, egg, egg yolk, orange zest, milk, and 3 cups of the flour. Mix on low speed until combined. Switch to dough hook and continue mixing on low speed, slowly adding the remaining flour ¼ cup at a time. Increase the speed to medium and mix until the dough looks silky smooth and a bit tacky, but not too sticky. If the dough is too wet, add another tablespoon or two of flour. Continue mixing for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the mixer off, and shape the dough into a ball.
Put the dough in the greased bowl, turning it so that it is completely covered in butter. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the dough, patting it down lightly around the edge of the bowl so that the dough is not exposed to too much air. Let the dough rise in a warm spot until it doubles in volume (about 2 hours.) After the dough has risen, punch it down, discard the plastic wrap, and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. With a floured rolling pin, roll the dough into a rectangle measuring 18 by 9 inches.
To make the filling: brush the dough with the melted butter and sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up the dough from one long end, so it forms a cigar-shaped, cinnamon-spiral log. Arrange the log so it rests seam side down, then slice it into 14 equal pieces. [I made 12.]
To make the glaze: Combine all the glaze ingredients in a small saucepan and heat, stirring, just until melted. Pour the glaze into a 13 ¾ by 9 ¾ inch baking pan. [I used a 13 by 9 inch pan and it worked out great.] Arrange the sticky buns in the pan (there should be a little bit of room for them to rise.) Cover the pan with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator overnight.
The next morning, preheat the oven to 350ºF. Remove the plastic wrap from the pan and bake the sticky buns for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are golden brown. [I used a glass pan, and I had to bake for about 40 minutes. If your pan is glass I recommend increasing the temperature to 375, or simply baking longer.] Let the buns cool for 5-10 minutes before turning them out onto a large baking sheet. Let them cool for another 10 minutes before serving. [I ate the buns right away. I didn't turn them out, just lifted out pieces with a spatula and used a spoon to pour over the glaze. So good!]
To revive a day-old bun, just pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds.
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I had never thought about adding orange to sticky buns before. Nice idea!
Wow, I didn't know you went to Interlake! I graduated from there a couple years ago!
And these honey buns look delicious. I wish I could grab them through my computer screen.
love Sticky Buns, love this recipe, love your site.
I just made my own blog .. hope you visit and like it as much as i like yours :) ..
Hi :-)
First time for me at this blog and loved it!
Thanks for the great recipes,Chen.
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I LOVE your pictures and recipes, tnx :)
Hey! I love rolls & buns of all types (pecan, maple syrup, cinnamon…) and now I'm looking forward to trying your recipe! I also can't wait to try the American flag cake!
I love what you're doing!
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With everyone finally back from the war, the Yankees and Dodgers resumed the rivalry that had begun in 1941. The Series opened in the Bronx, and the Bombers took advantage with a 5-3 victory, all five Yankee runs coming in the fifth inning. Outfielders Johnny Lindell and Tommy Henrich both knocked in two runs. Game 2 was no contest, as Lindell drove home two more runners and the Yanks won 10-3.
The World Series shifted to Ebbets Field for Game 3, and the Dodgers responded with six runs in the second inning. The Yankees battled back, but Brooklyn held on for a 9-8 squeaker, Yogi Berra grounding out to end the game.
Game 4 of the 1947 World Series was, at the time, a true sensation. After eight innings, Yankee starter Bill Bevens was working on a no-hitter, though the Yanks led just 2-1 because the Dodgers scored once in the fifth on two walks and an RBI fielder's choice. In the bottom of the ninth, Bevens retired Bruce Edwards on a long fly, walked Carl Furillo, and got Spider Jorgensen to foul out. One out left for the no-hitter. After pinch-runner Al Gionfriddo stole second base, Pete Reiser was intentionally walked. And then Cookie Lavagetto, pinch-hitting for Eddie Stanky, collected Brooklyn's first hit of the game ... a double off the right-field wall that scored both Gionfriddo and Reiser, thus ending not only Bevens' no-hit bid, but also the game.
Yankee right-hander Spec Shea, who won Game 1, pitched even better in Game 5, limiting the Dodgers to four hits and a single run. Shea helped his own cause, driving in the first of New York's two runs with an RBI single in the fourth, and Joe DiMaggio accounted for the other with a solo homer in the fifth.
Back at the Stadium, the Dodgers finally cut loose in Game 6 with eight runs, which was just barely enough for an 8-6 triumph. That forced a Game 7, in which the Dodgers grabbed a 2-0 lead in the second inning, knocking out Spec Shea in the process. From there it was all Yankees, however. They chipped away for five runs in four different innings, and Joe Page thwarted the Dodgers with five innings of one-hit relief work, the Yanks clinching the Series with a 5-2 victory.


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I was born Andrew James Hughes in Canada. I was born to a Swedish/English Father and a Greek Mother.
I was not baptized, or raised for that matter in any Faith, until I was baptized in the Orthodox Church at the age of Seventeen.
I spent much of my youth searching through religions and philosophies from all around the world. My search came to an end when I read The Orthodox Church by Timothy Ware [now Bishop Kallistos (Ware)]. I was moved by the stories of the Saints. And found all the answers to the questions I had been longing for an answer to for so long, in the faith of Orthodoxy.
I try to keep up with my studying of the scriptures, and reading the lives and writings of the Saints. I also serve in the choir with my beautiful wife at my Parish. I am not sure what the future holds for me, I just hope I can serve God in some capacity, as small as that may be for this unworthy sinner.


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Pest is one of the main problems homeowners need to deal with. These include cockroaches, rats, ants and spiders. And, one of the most common pest that homeowners find in their homes is termites. Surely, individuals can invest in products in the market. However, there are instances when these products are insufficient. Thus, before things get worse, it is important for homeowners to prevent termite infestation. Below are some pest control tips that can help homeowners.
Get rid of unnecessary moisture
One of the best ways homeowners can do to prevent termite infestation on their homes is to get rid of unnecessary moisture. Most pests especially termites are attracted by moist since this is the perfect temperature to breed on. Because of this, it is essential for homeowners to make sure that their homes are moist free. To ensure this, homeowners need to properly maintain pipes and home fixtures. Other than that, individuals must also check their A/C units and get rid of leaks.
Fill cracks and gaps
Another important task that homeowners need to do in order to prevent termite infestation is to fill cracks and gaps in homes. Apart from termites, pests like ants, bed bugs and cockroaches can enter your homes in these cracks and gaps. So, it is vital to fill cracks and gaps. Some of the most common areas individuals need to check for cracks and gaps are in utility lines and piping.
Secure vents
It is also imperative for homeowners to secure vents in their homes. Like cracks and gaps, termites can easily enter your homes using vents. Therefore, it is best to install screens on vents. In this way, you can reduce the chances of termites to invade your homes.
Avoid storing wood near homes
During weekends, most homeowners enjoy a wonderful meal under the moon. And, this activity can be more relaxing by creating bonfires from woods. With regard to this, it is best for homeowners to avoid storing wood near homes. Not to mention, it is also important to you dispose wooden debris on properties properly.
Maintain trees and shrubs on properties
Finally, homeowners must also maintain trees and shrubs on properties. Of course, these items can make properties appealing, but there are cases when trees and shrubs are the main reason termites breed on your properties. That is why, it is important to maintain trees and shrubs. By getting rid of dead branches and keeping it healthy.
These are only some of the essential ways that homeowners must do in order to prevent termite infestation.


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To My Long-Time Friends and Associates
We have a lot in common. We have spent years worshiping together and providing service in the church. We have served in Bishoprics, on High Councils, in High Priest groups, as teachers in the Primary and in a multitude of other callings over the years. We have taught seminary and Sunday school together. We have been missionaries and have sung together in the choir. It has been forty years since my first calling as a teacher at age seventeen. Know this: I love you and love my association with good people like you.
I understand the orthodox, standard and correlated doctrines of the church. I have studied and taught them all my life. From my earliest days in Sunday school, Primary, Seminary, religion classes at BYU-I, institute classes, adult Sunday school, including years teaching the doctrines and history of this church, I have loved every minute of it. I have tried to develop gifts of the spirit in teaching and preaching. Some of my most spiritual experiences have been in prayer, while preparing lessons to be taught on Sundays.
A Rich Tradition of Conserving the Past
I recognize most leaders and members of the LDS church are conservative by nature. We hold dear the traditions of our church and our nation. We love the ceremonies of remembering, partaking of the sacrament, participating in home and visiting teaching, striving to find our ancestors through research in family history and taking the names of our ancestors to the temple to perform ordinances of salvation. This is right and good. I am also conservative by nature. I cherish our long history and rich traditions.
I can't tell you how much I love singing the songs of Zion in Sacrament, Sunday school and priesthood meetings with you. I've enjoyed my time on the Stake High Council, in Bishopric meetings, ward council and PEC meetings. My association with you has blessed my life and caused me to reflect many times on the happy state of those who are righteous, of those who strive to live after the manner of happiness. I see the result living the gospel has brought to your lives and have tried to emulate your good examples.
We Are Each A Little Different
I'm sure you have recognized I am a little different in that I am quiet, introverted and somewhat shy. I learned to immerse myself in books and studying the gospel from the time I was seventeen. I have spent over forty years studying the doctrines of this church, trying to understand what we really believe and what we are supposed to accomplish with our lives. For the most part we are agreed. I have been able to "put questions up on the shelf" as we have been taught to do, while waiting patiently for answers.
Because I know I am responsible for my own salvation, I have sought those answers diligently. Over the past few years I have come to see things a little differently. I have come to view certain passages of scripture with a different interpretation than what we have been taught all our lives in the standard curriculum of the church. I know this is bothersome to some of my long-time friends. I know you are concerned about me. You have told me so. I appreciate your kind expressions of love and concern.
I Love the Lord, I Love His Church
Please know I am not seeking to disassociate myself from this church and certainly not from our long friendships. I have no desire to create doubt or confusion. I do not wish to be blamed for influencing your children to turn from their membership in this church we love and have loved for so long. I am a Mormon and intend to remain a Mormon as long as this church will allow me to stay. Because I love the Lord, and believe in the principle of personal revelation so strongly, I intend to do as He directs me.
The Lord has directed me in the scriptures and in my personal prayers to places I had never imagined I would go. I have always thought of myself as a true-blue, died-in-the-wool Mormon, believing all I had been taught about our history and how we should view certain events in that history. You may ask why our history is so important. It is critical to our understanding of what this church has to offer and what the Lord is doing with His church. Note I still refer to the Church as the Lord's. I do not doubt that fact.
I Sustain the Authorities of This Church
I have repeatedly stated I sustain the local and general authorities of the Church. I continue to reaffirm that commitment. I sustain these men as prophets, seers and revelators as we have done by common consent since the days of Joseph Smith. Although I do not understand the principle of keys as well as I would like, I have always and will continue to affirm the living prophet, Thomas S. Monson, as a prophet of God, the only man who is authorized to exercise all the keys of the priesthood as I understand them.
The big difference, and what has changed in my life over the past few years, is my belief in additional prophets of the Lord, outside the hierarchy of the LDS Church. For this I have been chastised, warned and pleaded with to be careful, to turn from this erroneous belief and to keep my beliefs to myself. In a desire to be honest and give my local priesthood leaders full opportunity to determine my worthiness to continue serving in my current stake calling, I turned in my temple recommend a month or two ago.
Response to Turning In My Temple Recommend
I was surprised at the reaction. You would think I had done the worst thing any member of this church could do. Especially astonishing were the responses of former associates in stake leadership positions – in a previous stake – whose words caused me to feel I had turned my back on all I hold precious and true in my life. Nothing could be further from the truth. I have done nothing of the sort. I am loyal to a fault. I have no desire to do or say anything to cause others to doubt their testimonies of the restored gospel.
I know I am not the first to go through this experience, but perhaps I am the first to make such a public issue of the matter by explaining and describing the process on my blog. I am striving to honor direction from my local leaders to not share details of our meetings, and believe I have kept that promise. The funny thing about my declaration and my actions is that it is so in line with what we find in the Book of Mormon, I can only surmise people have not read or do not accept the Book of Mormon on this matter.
Multiple Prophets Currently Lead Our Church
We currently have fifteen men we sustain as prophets, seers and revelators. Every General conference and at least in one Stake Conference per year, I raise my hand with you in sustaining them in this calling. Many of you know my sister is the secretary to one of those apostles. I am grateful to have met Elder Perry both in his office in the Church Administration Building and here in my home ward a few years ago. I find him to be a delightful man, worthy of the position he holds, filled with the light of the Lord.
The Scriptures teach the Lord reveals His will and directs His children through prophets. I fully accept this doctrine. If we study the scriptures closely, especially the Book of Mormon, we will note the Lord does not limit Himself to prophets within the prevailing institutional hierarchy. In other words, it is more common for the Lord to send prophets from outside the leadership of the day than it is from within that church. Think of Enoch and Moses, then Lehi, Alma and Samuel the Lamanite from the Book of Mormon.
There Is a Strange Thing in the Land
We are studying the Old Testament in our Gospel Doctrine class this year. We just learned about how the Lord called Samuel, even as a boy, who replaced Eli, who served as the Presiding High Priest in Israel at that time. In the New Testament we have the examples of John the Baptist and even the Savior who came from outside the accepted hierarchy of the day. The more you think about it, the more you will come to realize the Lord has always sent prophets to warn us of destruction and prepare us for Zion.
Just so I'm not misunderstood, I am going to be as clear as I know how to be. Although I am not the first to make this declaration, perhaps because of my leadership positions in the church over the years, and because of the prominence of my blog, I am going to place everything on the line in proclaiming what I know to be true through study and prayer. It will go contrary to what you have been taught over the years. You may find it outrageous and may be offended. Nevertheless, this is prompted by the Lord.
My Declaration of a New Prophet
I declare unto you, in all words of soberness, in words revealed unto me by the Lord, that He has sent a prophet to us within the last few years from outside the hierarchy of the Church, with a mission to teach us, to warn us, and to lead us to the Lord. I have spent hundreds of hours studying his published words. I have listened to his recorded teachings over this past year and have found truth in what he has shared. I have sat in his presence recently to test his spirit. I found no fault and have had my witness reaffirmed.
I declare unto you this prophet is acting as an Elias, or a John the Baptist, with the mission to prepare us to receive the Lord. More importantly, he is as Moses in striving to show us the way to the Lord, that we may enter into His presence in this life, to be prepared to be caught up to meet the inhabitants of the City of Enoch at the coming of the Lord. That event will be accompanied by great destructions. This is well known. Not as well-known is just how soon those destructions will begin to be poured out upon us.
I Am No Apostate – I am True and Faithful
I make this declaration knowing full well it is contrary to the traditions of our fathers and of our church, but it is not contrary to the ways of the Lord. You will know this if you take seriously the message of the Book of Mormon. Use the current mantra of the church in "Follow the Prophet" to study the words of this prophet. How can you judge a matter without studying it out, pondering it and praying about it? You may find it uncomfortable and unfamiliar at first, but I promise you, the Lord bears witness of the truth.
I am not alone in this declaration. There are hundreds, if not thousands, who also know this man to be a messenger sent from the Lord. You would think a church that teaches the importance of studying the Book of Mormon would stand by this doctrine of prophets coming from outside the hierarchical order of the established institution. Instead, they have cast this messenger out as an apostate. In so doing, they have violated the principles of the priesthood, and in effect, have rejected the fullness that was offered.
The Lord Will Reveal Himself to Us
The day of the Gentile is now past. It is over. The Gentile church rejected the fullness as prophesied. I am saddened to have been a witness to this event. I did not think it would happen in my day. I do not know the timetable of the Lord, but I do know we are now in the last days, not just the latter-days. I do not know what will happen to me. I only know I must do what I have covenanted to do. I have promised to stand as a witness of the Lord in all times and all places. I am called upon to bear my own witness.
I bear witness the Lord is willing to reveal Himself to us. We should be diligent in seeking His face. He has promised to come unto us, to not leave us comfortless. I know this is true. He has promised us He will bear witness of the truth of all things if we will but ask Him. I have done so. The Lord has made it clear I must share my witness in order to progress. I dare not disobey Him. I love Him. I seek to do his will. If I am cast out as an apostate, so be it. That will not change the priesthood He has given me.
A Few Closing Thoughts
You can hear this prophet for yourself. He is now declaring the message the Lord has given Him. He will be teaching in the desert for two days at the end of July – First in Las Vegas and then in St. George. This will give time for people to soften their hearts before the final message to be delivered in September in Phoenix. I pray the Lord will soften the hearts of the honest and believing blood of Israel before we reap the bitter harvest of our rejection of the fullness. The time is short. Great destructions now await us.
You can tell false prophets by their fruits. But you must study and understand the message they deliver before you can tell the Lord you have done as He has asked. Let the Lord take control. Let Him compel you and have dominion over your heart. Seek righteousness in your judgments. Do not add your "amen" to the rejection of a prophet, a true messenger sent to guide us in the way of salvation. I, for one, cast my lot with the Lord and what He has revealed. I stand by my sacred covenant. I am true to my promise.
Las Vegas and St. George
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Place: Fiesta Henderson Hotel & Casino
777 West Lake Mead Parkway
Henderson, NV 89015
Seats: Cancun Room A/B, seats 150St. George Lecture
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2014
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Place: Lexington Hotel and Conference Center
850 Bluff Street
St. George, UT 84770
Seats: Ballroom, seats 275
Note: The Ephraim talk is now online: http://www.scribd.com/doc/233544493/Ephriam-Transcript-Christ. How can anyone claim this man is teaching false doctrine? I still can't believe the church cast him out.
Update (7-14-14): There has been so much misunderstanding in regards to my declaration above, I feel the need to clarify. Note I did not proclaim this man was sent to be a prophet within the LDS church. In fact, I thought I made it especially clear he was sent from outside the hierarchy. I did NOT proclaim him to be an LDS prophet. I declared he was sent to us as a servant of the Lord with a message for all who would hear it.
The testimony of Jesus Christ is the spirit of prophecy, thus my declaration that he was / is a prophet. I stand by what I wrote. Please don't add inference that the messenger / servant I refer to has anything to do with the LDS church hierarchy. He is not part of the institutional church. Members of the LDS Church vote on our prophets. They are called and sustained by common consent. The whole point of the post was / is that this man was sent by the Lord with a message.
Update two (7-18-14): Many of you know I took my blog down for a day or two at the recommendation of my Bishop. There was so much interest in this post, my declaration and the ensuing commentary that I could not bear to disappoint those who come here for discussion. I brought the blog back online after 24 hours. I thank you for allowing me to read your comments. I am simply amazed at the awesome thoughtfulness that goes into the ideas you share. God bless you all.
Some of you know Jules and her blog, 2nd Witness. Although I promised I would not add any new posts until after I return from the two lectures in Las Vegas and St. George next weekend, I was made aware of this letter from Jules to her bishop(s) and simply could not resist sharing: http://2ndwitness.com/letter-of-dissent-jules.html I found it especially interesting as she added so many insights in the area of this original post: The Doctrine of Additional Prophets.


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Phil Arvia: Butkus 'born to coach'
Ron Turner claims he knew years ago Luke Butkus would one day be a coach, having seen the potential back at Illinois, where the current Bears offensive coordinator recruited the young giant out of Bloom High School to play center for the Fighting Illini.
He didn't learn until this year at least one other member of the Bears organization has known of Butkus' teaching bent for quite some time, as well.
"When I hired Luke, Olin (Kreutz) made the statement, 'Hey, when Luke was here, he was an undrafted free agent trying to make the team, and he's trying to coach me. I'm like, 'Hey, what are you doing?' " Turner said.
What would have been a natural reaction — when Butkus was in camp with the Bears in 2002, Kreutz was coming off his first Pro Bowl start — went unconfirmed by Kreutz. Asked about the tale, Kreutz smiled broadly and referred all questions to Butkus, who was hired in February to be the Bears' assistant offensive line coach.
"I don't want to tell it," Kreutz said. "He'll tell it better than I'll tell it."
That would be unlikely, judging by the general stammering and mildly flushed face Butkus developed upon the launching of this topic.
"I, I — you know. I don't know if I want to answer this, because if I do answer it, there'll be some repercussions," Butkus said.
Apparently, there were some repercussions for the rookie Butkus, which coach Butkus referred to only after succumbing to the pressure of repeated questioning. It seems the Bears were running a drill, and Butkus had a suggestion as to how Kreutz might want to go about it.
"I just so happened to say, 'You could try it like this,' or 'You could try it this way,' rather than the way he was accustomed to doing it," Butkus said. "And it just, at that particular moment, Olin wasn't really having that.
"The way he puts it is I was telling him, 'Do this.' I think maybe I was just offering some advice. I don't know why. But ... I was just so nervous as a rookie and I wanted to do everything right, I guess it just kind of slipped out."
Butkus would slip out of Bears camp a few weeks later, cut. He latched on with San Diego's practice squad, where he spent the 2002 season, before playing two seasons in NFL Europe. His playing days ended in the Houston Texans' training camp in 2004.
Turner, for one, was surprised.
"I think Luke had the ability to play at this level, in the right situation," Turner said. "But he's taken all the things that made him a good player, and they're making him a good coach. He was a very good player, a very smart player, and very sound, technique-wise."
After two seasons as a graduate assistant at Oregon, Butkus leaped at an offer to reunite with his Illinois mentors, Turner and offensive line coach Harry Hiestand, when former Bears O-line assistant Harold Goodwin went to the Steelers.
"An opportunity is all I've ever wanted as a player or a coach — it just so happens this opportunity came in my favorite place," Butkus said. "I had a great experience out in Oregon — great coaches, people and players — but it's amazing to work for your home team, the team I grew up watching — and there's obviously some family ties."
Well, yes. Dick Butkus, Luke's uncle, was perhaps the greatest of all the Bears' great linebackers. But Turner and Hiestand are like family, as well.
"Sometimes I still think they're looking at me as that 17-year-old kid coming from Steger," Butkus said.
"But at the same time, they're bringing me along, they're teaching me — and not just the playing aspects, but the way to approach things, the way to handle your time as a coach, how to prepare and work. There's a lot of different things besides just teaching me the X's and O's."
It's all part of the job Butkus knew he might someday take.
"I wanted to play 10 years, like everyone, but it didn't work out," Butkus said. "I always knew that if it didn't work out, hopefully I could do the coaching aspect of it.
"I've had my first taste of it, and it's great. I love it."
It shows, even to the members of the Bears line who are older than their new 28-year-old instructor.
"You can learn from anybody (regardless of age)," Kreutz, 30, said. "Luke's a great guy. He's a hard worker and he was a technique guy even when he played, so he knows a lot about the position."
"He's going to be a great coach," John Tait, 32, said. "Some people are just kind of born to coach. They can't help but give pointers and things like that."
For his part, Butkus says he really isn't instructing too much.
"I'm learning more from them than I'm teaching," he said. "What I'm doing is helping those guys prepare, any way I can, to win."
And he's preparing for a new career path.
"Five or 10 years from now, I want to still be coaching," he said. "Whether it's as a coordinator or a head coach, college or pros, I don't know.
"Right now, though, I just want to do this job the best I can."
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